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Kicking off another extravagant party at Violetta’s house, the crowd urges Alfredo (tenor Eric Barry) to sing a brindisi – a drinking song. Following the demands of the other guests, Alfredo Raises a glass and sings “Libiamo ne’ lieti...

In this clip from Opera Colorado’s 2017 production, soprano Anna Christy (Lucia) tackles “Il dolce suono” with bel canto agility and proves that even a breakdown can be elegant. In the famous “Mad Scene” she imagines happiness with her...

After his misadventures have come to an end and all is revealed, Sir John Falstaff (baritone Olafur Sigurdarson) laughs away his latest folly in the Act III Fugue, “Tutto nel mondo è burla … Tutti gabbati!” Verdi ends his...

Baritone Olafur Sigurdarson rails against the concept of honor and how, in his opinion, it is just another meaningless word. In “L’onore? Ladri!” He berates his comrades Pistola (bass-baritone Andrew Hiers) and Bardolfo (tenor Nathan Ward) for refusing to...

Baritone Stefano de Peppo’s Dr. Bartolo, the ruthless lawyer, was an audience favorite during Rossini’s Barber of Seville. In this rapid-fire bel canto clip, the proud Bartolo admonishes Rosina (mezzo-soprano Megan Marino) for her attempts at deception and tells...

Soprano Pamela Armstrong ventures deep into the heart of the Amazon, singing her Act 1, Scene 2 aria, “Florencia Grimaldi.” On the deck of the El Dorado, she reflects on the meaning of her name and the love she...

Baritone Stefano de Peppo’s portrayal of Dr. Bartolo, the ruthless lawyer, is best summarized by his rapid-fire ode to vengeance in “La vendetta.” In this clip, the embittered Bartolo agrees to represent Marcellina (mezzo-soprano Margaret Gawrysiak) pro-bono in her...

INTRODUCING THE OPERA COLORADO ARCHIVES! Even though COVID-19 has disrupted how Colorado and the world attend live events, the music will not stop. We’re excited to announce a new regular series where we take a deep dive into the...